Jewelry and craft wire design has been steadily increasing in popularity. Whether you want to create cute beaded flowers using seed beads and colored wire, or an intricate sterling and gemstone scrollwork piece you are certain to find the craft wire to suit your needs. Don't forget to pick up your books and videos on wire working and beaded flowers. You also may want to pick up a wire wrapping jig that will aid in crafting consistent and smooth wire loops.

Beadalon Stainless Steel Shaping Wire is great for all types of wire wrapping, weight bearing designs, and holding designs together. Crafted from Type 316L stainless steel, this specially tempered wire has a different feel than other half hard materials such as gold-filled or sterling silver wire, however it's a great alternative and is stronger. The stainless steel material is perfect for practice and teaching classes. Stainless steel is harder and will work harden faster than other half hard wires.Wire is measured in gauges. The smaller the gauge number, the thicker the wire. This 24 Gauge shaping wire measures about 0.51mm in diameter, and is ideal for dainty wire wrapped embellishments.